Peru Keeps Its Central Bank Chief of 20 Years, an Anchor Amid Turmoil
Peru has had nine presidents in a decade but one central banker. The Senate kept Julio Velarde to 2031, and...
September 18, 2026Section
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Why Machu Picchu Looked Sold Out as Eight Firms Held 209,051 Bookings
An audit found eight firms placed 209,051 Machu Picchu bookings and cancelled most, making Peru's top site look sold out...
September 18, 2026
Peru’s Illegal Gold Set to Outsell Legal Gold, Worth Up to US$18 Billion
Illegal gold, linked to violence, deforestation and lost taxes, is set to outsell legal gold in Peru for the first...
September 18, 2026
Peru to Hold Irregular Migrants in Military Facilities
Peru will hold irregular migrants in disused military facilities, with retention extended from three to seven days. No decree or...
September 18, 2026
Peru’s Largest Bank Wins Florida Approval to Buy Miami’s Helm Bank for US$180 Million
The BCP Helm Bank USA deal has cleared the Florida banking regulator, but the US$180 million purchase still needs Federal...
September 17, 2026
Peru Will Hold Irregular Migrants in Disused Military Facilities, Government Confirms
Peru's government confirmed it will hold irregular migrants in disused military facilities. No site, capacity or legal basis has been...
September 17, 2026
La Charanga Habanera in Lima on September 19: Cuban Timba Legends at Discoteca Coco’s
Charanga Habanera Lima 2026 brings the Cuban timba band led by David Calzado to Discoteca Coco's in the Lince district...
September 17, 2026
Callao Salsa Fest Brings Brunella Torpoco and Josimar to Peru’s Port on 19 September
Callao Salsa Fest 2026 holds its first edition on 19 September at La Isla del Paraiso in Peru's port province,...
September 17, 2026
Juan Diego Flórez Sings a Lima Benefit Gala on 19 September for His Youth Programme
Juan Diego Flórez Lima 2026 brings the Peruvian tenor to the Convexia Expo Center on 19 September for a gala...
September 17, 2026